South Africa's Women's Sevens team made strides in Paris.
To be part of an event where 65 000 people vocally rooted for women’s sevens rugby, was a feeling that she cannot describe. But close to that, was the way the South African team fought for one another and their first victory at their first Olympic Games.
After four successive losses in Pool B, the South Africans recorded their first victory on Wednesday in the 11th and 12th place play-off match. And coach Renfred Dazel was naturally delighted with his charges. Roos scored two tries and three conversions to finish the match with a personal contribution of 16 points. She ended the tournament as South Africa’s top points scorer and most influential player.
Meanwhile, Rio Olympic Games bronze medalist, Henri Schoeman, finished in 20th place in the men’s triathlon in Paris on Wednesday. Schoeman did well in the swimming leg, completing it in second place. He was also in contention in the cycling leg, at one stage even leading the pack alongside compatriot Jamie Riddle.
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